Phil has been a Lead Agent with Place Bulimba since 2006. In that time has assisted over 500 families, builders, developers and investors in their property journey.
Having owned residential and investment properties in Brisbane's inner city for the last 20 years, Phil knows first-hand what it is that clients expect from their agents, and you can rest assured that he delivers. Described as honest, hard-working and approachable, Phil is an agent who will keep your best interest at heart.
Phil also has extensive knowledge of town planning and building designs, allowing him to provide valuable advice to clients at all stages of their property journey.
His extensive experience (20 years) with Education Queensland, including three years as a Deputy Principal, was exciting and challenging and allowed him to hone the broad management and organisational skills which have proven invaluable assets in the real estate arena.
With many years of industry experience and accolades behind him, Phil is particularly proud of the referrals and recommendations he has established. This extensive network is a testament to the client-first philosophy he upholds.
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We were extremely happy with the service that we received from Phil and the team regarding the sale of our house. We felt that Phil was extremely honest throughout the whole process, constantly keeping us updated with his interactions with potential buyers. He was able to help us understand what the market was doing and this assisted with our quick sale. More than other agents that we interviewed at the time, we felt that Phil listened to us. He understood our position regarding marketing spend. Most importantly, we believed at the beginning that Phil would be able to achieve the best price for our property, and in hindsight, we think that he did just that.
- Cecily & Ben
The right season depends on a huge variety of factors, including the property itself, its surroundings and area you live in. For example, are you in a tourist spot? A beach suburb? Or are there events on at certain times of the year that turn your normally quiet street or suburb into a car park? There can also be a huge advantage in marketing your home during traditionally quiet periods – winter, for example, or from mid-January into February, when other sellers are still on holidays. With fewer properties to choose from, more of the buyers will get to see your place.
On average, we find our properties take between two and six weeks to sell. This does depend on the area you live in, and you should add another two weeks to this for us to prepare your house and for your marketing campaign.
Regardless of the time of year you decide to sell, there are some absolute must-dos: Thoroughly clean your property from top to bottom – inside and out. Trim overgrown gardens; remove weeds and dead growth and refresh garden beds with mulch. Address any off-putting maintenance issues, such as peeling paint, worn or marked carpets, cracked tiles, dirty grout and loose or rusted gutters (if you’re selling a knockdown or “renovator’s delight”, this step often isn’t necessary). Banish any pet smells. Furnish the home in an attractive but not overly cluttered or personal way, to give potential buyers a perspective on room sizes and to present the home in its best light. Pay for professional photographs and good marketing
Focusing repairs or renovations on the kitchen, bathrooms, paint and street appeal tend to have the best return on investment.
Yes, especially if your home is appealing to premium buyers. We have a team of house stylists that we use and recommend for our Place clients.
Auctions can create a sense of urgency and competition amongst buyers and are suited to situations where the owner wants an unconditional sale. Traditional private sales can be seen as less threatening for some buyers and also offer you more privacy during the sales process. The best option for you depends on your unique situation.
The Place team knows the absolute best steps at every stage to prepare your property for sale. Combining this with our unique and highly effective marketing systems, we can get incredible results for our clients.
Place has created a unique property marketing strategy over our many years servicing Brisbane and the surrounding areas. We combine our unique local knowledge and network to get you the best result, every time.